Name: Sage & zucchini-wrapped haloumi salad
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 large zucchini (600g); 2 large yellow capsicum (bell pepper) (700g); 16 fresh sage leaves; 2 tablespoons thin strips lemon rind; 225 grams (7oz) haloumi, sliced lengthways into 8 pieces; 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 medium lemon (140g), cut into wedges

This recipe is from The Australian Women’s Weekly PURE cookbook.

Ingredients

4 large zucchini (600g)

2 large yellow capsicum (bell pepper) (700g)

16 fresh sage leaves

2 tablespoons thin strips lemon rind

225 grams (7oz) haloumi, sliced lengthways into 8 pieces

1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 medium lemon (140g), cut into wedges

Method

1.Using a mandoline, V-slicer or sharp knife, cut zucchini into 5mm (¼in) thick slices. Remove seeds from capsicum, cut into 3cm (1¼in) pieces.

2.Place sage leaves and lemon strips on top of haloumi. Wrap each piece of haloumi with one strip of zucchini; secure with a toothpick.

3.Preheat a chargrill plate or pan over medium-high heat. Brush capsicum and haloumi with half the oil. Cook capsicums for 2 minutes each side or until charred. Cook haloumi for 1 minute each side or until charred.

4.Combine capsicum with remaining zucchini, juice and remaining oil in a large bowl; season to taste.

5.Divide zucchini salad among plates. Top with haloumi. Serve with lemon wedges.

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